Dorothee Gelmar has been working as an event presenter on a wide variety of stages since 2005 – from congresses and trade fairs to award ceremonies and digital conferences.
In 2025, she will be celebrating her 20th anniversary on stage – and brings much more to the table than just routine: a keen instinct for people and situations, journalistic expertise and the ability to convey content in a lively, structured and credible way.
Whether live in front of a large audience, in a hybrid set-up or purely digitally – Dorothee Gelmar creates an atmosphere in which guests, panellists and the audience feel equally at ease. Her moderation is never contrived, but characterised by authentic presence, editorial depth and professional ease.
Her strength: getting to the heart of the matter.
With her journalistic background as an editor for TV, she knows how to present even complex topics in an understandable, target group-orientated and exciting way. She conducts interviews with precision and empathy – with genuine curiosity and a clear structure. As a presenter, she connects people, communicates content and holds even large events together with a sure sense of timing and dramaturgy.
Dorothee Gelmar formats & areas of application as a moderator
- Congresses & specialist events
- Panel discussions & roundtables
- Corporate events & anniversaries
- Press conferences
- Award ceremonies & gala evenings
- Trade fair stages & product presentations
- Digital formats, hybrid events & live streams
- Teleprompter-based work
Event highlights (2020-2025, selection)
Live moderations:
- Miele IFA Customer Event 2024
- DB Regio – Conference & Business Talk
- Economic Forum 2024
- Supermarket of the Year Award – 2020-2024
- Rheinischer Provinzialpreis
- Südlink construction start (Transnet BW)
- Berthold Hermle AG – International Conferences
- Future Dialogue Crafts (HWK Stuttgart)
- DB/SNCF anniversary event in Strasbourg
Digital & hybrid events:
- Xiaomi product launch
- CWX Conference (Caseware)
- Future Talk Switzerland (Worlddidac Association)
- Energy Talk (e.on)
- PV Talk (Bürkle)
- German bAV Award (Willis Towers Watson)
- Inauguration of Elia & Amprion with Angela Merkel
Trade fair moderation at:
- IFA Berlin
- IAA Mobility
- Hannovermesse
- EUROPCR Paris
- SPS
- Analytica
- Achema
Dorothee Gelmar is not only a moderator, but also a sparring partner in event planning. In close consultation with the client, she develops customised moderation concepts – structured, creative and with an eye on the big picture. She prepares intensively, thinks deeply about topics and enjoys working closely with editorial, technical and production staff.
Her moderation style is:
- clear and structured
- charming and empathetic
- professional and spontaneous
- connecting and solution-orientated
Why should you book Dorothee Gelmar as a moderator?
Because content counts. And people make the difference.
With journalistic diligence, an authentic demeanour and a keen sense of timing, Dorothee Gelmar ensures that everything runs smoothly – on stage, in the studio or on the exhibition grounds. Her moderation leaves an impression without pushing herself to the fore. Dorothee Gelmar sees herself as a host who gets people talking – at eye level, approachable and professional.